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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Zinc

Zinc is an essential mineral that has antioxidant properties. The Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) showed that supplementation with zinc decreased the risk of progression of AMD.

The recommended dietary allowance for zinc is 8 mg per day for women
and 11 mg per day

for men.

High levels of zinc (80mg) in original AREDS formula has been showed to
cause GI distress and urinary tract infections. AREDS 2 is studying the effects
of decreasing the dose (25mg).Include foods high in zinc in your diet to decrease your risk for AMD. Foods high in zinc are oysters, lean beef, turkey breast, and nuts and seeds.